Temporary barbecue ban
- A temporary ban on charcoal briquette barbecues and cooking stoves is now in full effect at all Burnaby parks and beaches.
- Propane barbecues and gas cooking stoves are permitted. You must stay with the barbecue or stove at all times while using it.
Enjoy a fun, relaxing picnic in one of over 150 beautiful City parks
From pocket-sized community green spaces to vast landscapes with rolling grasslands, dense forest, secret ravines, and waterfront beaches and trails. With so much to explore and enjoy, you'll fall in love with our parks.
Small groups
Picnic areas for small groups are available at parks across the city on a first-come basis. You don't need to book any of these sites in advance. Just make sure you get there ahead of time to secure your favourite spot.
Large groups
Have a large event in mind? We have the venues and caterers to make all your events special and memorable.
Corporate
Looking for the perfect venue for a company picnic? We have some great sites that will help you and your staff have a wonderful time.
Reserving a site
Want to reserve a site for a special event or occasion? Apply for a permit to use any of the City's charming designated picnic spots. Choose between the following locations:
- located along the Fraser River at the foot of Byrne Rd (Map)
- available from May-September
- 2 areas to accommodate 200 people each
- covered picnic shelters, washrooms, water, two outdoor volleyball courts, trails, and playgrounds
- 14 picnic tables at each site. You will have to manage any additional tables and chairs you may need
- this site has no power or vehicle access
- explore Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park
- located in north Burnaby (Map)
- available from May-September
- 2 areas to accommodate 200 people each
- covered shelters, washrooms, water, bocce courts, lawn bowling, tennis courts, trails, playground, running track, and spray pool (summer only)
- 33 picnic tables (site#1 - 15; site#2 - 18)
- if you need power and vehicle access for drop off, please inform the parks administration office while booking
- explore Confederation Park
- located west of Metrotown area (Map)
- 40 picnic tables (22 in site#1 and 18 in site#2)
- available from May-September
- 2 areas to accommodate 300 people total (site#1 - 200 and site#2 - 100)
- washrooms, water, outdoor pool, jogging trails, fitness circuit, playground, sand volleyball court, pitch & putt golf course and tennis courts
- this site has no power or vehicle access
- explore Central Park
- call the coordinator at 604-294-7224, or email us at [email protected]
- accommodates up to 9,000 people
- located in Central Park
- washrooms, covered seating, concession service available on request
- any special service requests may cost extra
- explore Swangard Stadium
- email Shadbolt Centre for the Arts at [email protected]
- accommodates up to 500 people
- close to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby Village Museum and Burnaby Art Gallery
- washrooms are available (during business hours)
- tables and chairs unavailable. Pleas supply your own
- additional costs for special requests
- explore Deer Lake
Application form
Book your picnic spot! Please submit a completed picnic application form to [email protected]. If your application is accepted, you will have to pay the full fee after receiving the contract to confirm your booking. We start accepting picnic applications for the following year on February 1 every year.
Fees
The fee is location-based and changes every year. If you require any additional equipment, materials, or supervision, or if there's accidental damage to the facility or equipment, you may be charged extra.
Alcohol and drugs
Alcohol and drugs aren't allowed anywhere on park property. Alcohol can only be consumed in pre-approved, designated beer gardens.
Music
You will need approval to play music at a loud volume.
Food concessions
If you wish to operate food concessions, mention that in your application form. You will also need to show approval or a health operating permit from Fraser Health (Burnaby office) before the event.
Special equipment
Any special equipment set-up, such as tents, stages, bouncy castles, dunk tanks, etc., will require approval as well.
Reschedule or cancel your booking
You'll receive a copy of our outdoor guidelines with your contract, including information on cancelling or rescheduling your booking.